MayHakata Dontaku Port Festival
Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu
Every year May 3 and 4 (eve festival on May 2)
Kyushu Weather Guide
Fukuoka & Dazaifu Weather & What to Wear
Fukuoka, Hakata, Tenjin, Dazaifu Tenmangu
Fukuoka City, the gateway to Kyushu, is popular for the bustle of Hakata and Tenjin, the yatai food stalls of Nakasu, and Dazaifu Tenmangu, the shrine to the god of learning. Winters are relatively mild, with highs around 10°C, but summers are hot and humid, with an average August high of 32.5°C.
- January low
- 3.9℃
- August high
- 32.5℃
- Max snow depth
- 1cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMSunny22°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 6 PMSunny20°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 PMSunny19°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny18°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 AMSunny19°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 AMSunny18°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 9 AMCloudy20°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 12 PMCloudy22°☂ 50%3–5m/s
- 3 PMRain22°☂ 50%6–9m/s
- 6 PMRain20°☂ 60%3–5m/s
- 9 PMRain20°☂ 60%3–5m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Sunny23°/18°Observed: 18°☂ 0%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny, then rain23°/17°☂ 60%
- 10/24(Sat)Rain25°/19°☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times27°/22°☂ 70%Reliability B
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times27°/21°☂ 70%Reliability B
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, brief rain24°/17°☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/28(Wed)Sunny, cloudy at times21°/15°☂ 20%Reliability A
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Fukuoka & Dazaifu
For plum blossoms
At Dazaifu Tenmangu, about 6,000 plum trees of some 200 varieties are at their best from late January to early March.
For cherry blossoms
Cherry blossoms usually open around March 22. They peak in the city's parks and around Dazaifu from late March to early April.
Climate
Fukuoka & Dazaifu Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.2℃ | 3.9℃ | 74.4mm | 1cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Feb | 11.6℃ | 4.4℃ | 69.8mm | 1cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Mar | 15.0℃ | 7.2℃ | 103.7mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Apr | 19.9℃ | 11.5℃ | 118.2mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 24.4℃ | 16.1℃ | 133.7mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jun | 27.2℃ | 20.3℃ | 249.6mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 31.2℃ | 24.6℃ | 299.1mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 32.5℃ | 25.4℃ | 210mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 28.6℃ | 21.6℃ | 175.1mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 23.7℃ | 16.0℃ | 94.5mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Nov | 18.2℃ | 10.6℃ | 91.4mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Dec | 12.6℃ | 5.8℃ | 67.5mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
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Seasons
Fukuoka & Dazaifu Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayHighs around 15°C in March and around 20°C in April. Some mornings and evenings are chilly, so a light jacket is handy.
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Summer
Jun–AugThe rainy season usually runs from around June 4 to around July 19, and July is the wettest month of the year, with 299.1 mm of rain. After the rainy season, highs reach around 31°C, and August is hot and humid at 32.5°C.
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Autumn
Sep–NovLingering heat continues in September, with highs around 29°C, and typhoons are a concern. It gets comfortable in October at around 24°C and in November at around 18°C.
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Winter
Dec–FebHighs around 10–13°C, with mornings around 4°C. Snow rarely settles, and a warm jacket is all you need for hopping between yatai stalls.
Events
Events & festivals in Fukuoka & Dazaifu
May
JulyHakata Gion Yamakasa
Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu
Every year July 1–15 (the Oiyama race starts at 4:59 in the early morning of the 15th)
SeptemberCherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Fukuoka & Dazaifu
Castle
CastleFukuoka Castle Ruins (Maizuru Park)
Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
Avenue & old townFireworks
Fireworks festivals in Fukuoka & Dazaifu
🎆 AugustKanmon Straits Fireworks Festival (Moji side)
Kyushu ・ Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
🎆 Usually mid-August (Thursday, August 13 in 2026)
Paid seats
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Fukuoka & Dazaifu
Temple
Shrine
CastleAttractions
Attractions in Fukuoka & Dazaifu
AquariumMarine World Uminonakamichi
Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu
An aquarium themed on the seas of Kyushu, located at Uminonakamichi in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City. It mainly shows sea life from the four seas surrounding Kyushu, and also holds dolphin and sea lion shows and a penguin parade. From Hakata Station it's one transfer by JR, and you can also get there by boat from Bayside Place Hakata.
Airport Access
Getting to Fukuoka & Dazaifu from the airport
Compare trains, buses and taxis from the airport by travel time and fare.
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Fukuoka & Dazaifu
🚄 JRSanyo-San'in Area Pass
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ 7 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥23,000
🚄 JRJR KYUSHU RAIL PASS (All Kyushu / Northern Kyushu / Southern Kyushu)
Kyushu ・ 3, 5 or 7 consecutive days (Southern Kyushu is 3 days only; Northern Kyushu is 3 or 5 days)
From ¥22,000
🚌 BusSUNQ PASS
Kyushu ・ Paper passes are valid for 3 or 4 consecutive days. Digital passes: the 3-day pass covers any 3 days within 5 days from the start date, and the 4-day pass any 4 days within 7 days (each day runs from 3:00 to 26:59)
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Getting Around
Getting to and from Fukuoka & Dazaifu
Osaka → Fukuoka (Hakata)
Fastest: About 2 hr 30 min (e.g. Mizuho No. 601 departs Shin-Osaka 6:00 → arrives Hakata 8:28)
🚄 Shinkansen
Fukuoka (Hakata) → Nagasaki
Fastest: Fastest about 1 hr 20 min (including transfer time at Takeo-Onsen Station)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Fukuoka (Hakata) → Kumamoto
Fastest: Fastest 32 min (about 40 min on the Sakura)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Fukuoka (Hakata) → Kagoshima (Kagoshima-Chuo)
Fastest: About 1 hr 20–35 min (e.g. Mizuho No. 601 departs Hakata 8:30 → arrives 9:53; Sakura No. 741 departs 9:06 → arrives 10:39)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Fukuoka & Dazaifu TripPR
Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Fukuoka station; actual weather varies from year to year.
